1. Your Day in (Mock) Court

2. AGENDA November 1, 2011 Video: Mock Trial State Competition 2011
Today’s topics:
Video: Mock Trial State Competition 2011
Steps in a Trial
State v. Randall
Administrative
Return papers
Homework due next class:
Complete preparation for State v. Randall
Write at least 5 questions (each student)
You should write the homework in your planner now.
Grades for Mock Trial days will be based on your participation.
Final grade for this unit will be equivalent to a TEST grade on the full Mock Trial you prepare/present

3. Steps in a Trial INDIVIDUALLY: Read “Handout 2A: Steps in a Trial”
Complete & hand in “Handout 2B: Trial Process and Steps in a Trial”
Take a copy of State v. Randall and begin reading/highlighting
Teacher stamps and returns completed Handout 2B as students turn them in.
Teacher leads discussion of correct answers after all students have completed the work.

4. State v. Randall vs. Teams / Roles Teams Witnesses Attorneys
As a TEAM:
Read/highlight the trial materials
Prepare a theory of the case
Work together to develop:
Attorney questions (direct & cross)
Witness answers (direct & cross)
vs.
Teams: Popsicle sticks
Witnesses: 4 witnesses for each team (2 students play each witness = 1 for direct and 1 for cross)
Attorneys: 8 attorneys per side (2 direct x2 witnesses + 2 cross x2 witnesses)
Attorneys and Witnesses should work together to develop expected answers

5. Homework Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash
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Homework
Before you leave
Pick up your belongings & any trash
Straighten desks
Homework due next class:
Complete preparation for State v. Randall
Write at least 5 questions (each student)